Free-agent WR Santonio Holmes (Bears) has received no offers in the offseason and he wonders why he is out of a job. "It baffles me a little to know that I'm not a part of any organization," Holmes said. "It is a gift and a curse at the same time. And I say that because (of) the gift of playing and the opportunity to be a figure in the National Football League."

Chicago Bears WR Santonio Holmes will enter the regular season as the team's No. 3 receiver after WR Marquess Wilson (clavicle) landed on the short-term Reserve/Injured list. The playbook will be narrowed down for Holmes to have a better chance to grasp the offense, starting in Week 1 against the Buffalo Bills.

Fantasy Tip: Holmes is a veteran receiver that could make a surprise impact in the Bears offense, at least early in the season. However, he's still learning the playbook, making him a reach as a deep sleeper wideout in daily games for Week 1.

Chicago Bears WR Santonio Holmes displayed good burst and explosion on a 32-yard touchdown catch in the team's preseason finale Thursday, Aug. 28, as he tries to make the team's final roster. Holmes also had a 30-yard punt return that showed off his athleticism. "You see the explosion in him," head coach Marc Trestman said. "He caught a short throw, turned and ran, separated from the defense. That's a good sign." Holmes' catch was his only haul of the game.

Fantasy Tip: It's not a given that Holmes will make the final roster, but his special teams prowess will likely work in his favor. Holmes shouldn't be drafted, but in an offense that likes to throw, he could be a deep sleeper that pays off in certain weeks.

The Chicago Bears and WR Santonio Holmes reached agreement on a minimum salary benefit contract for Holmes that offers no guaranteed money. Holmes signed with the Bears on Saturday, Aug. 16, and the minimum level for a player of his experience is $855,000.